"Increasing demand from those with complex needs is putting pressure on the sector"

"Distinctions between tenure types and the funding that is allocated to them is making it difficult for the sector to provide affordable homes"

"The policy environment for delivering affordable new homes is improving, but access to land remains a big barrier"

"Time for a closer association between rents and affordability"

"Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union won’t materially affect demand for affordable housing. But 94% of respondents believe it will reduce capacity in the construction industry"

"Land, mergers and partnerships, and funding are three key factors influencing delivery. So, how prepared is the sector?"

"The sixth annual Savills planning report comes at a crucial juncture, as the first revisions are made to the National Planning Policy Framework since its inception"

"Revisions to the NPPF should produce a system that better responds to market signals, but changes to the plan-making process could have implications for delivery"

"The majority of local authorities now have local plans, but some will require reviews soon"

"Tougher sanctions will force local authorities to meet government targets. But there are loopholes"